Wagner Books

Since I was picking up the "Judge Dredd" offerings from DC Comics' 2000 AD line, I figured I'd pick up some of the other books while I was at it.

"Strontium Dog" is a series created by Dredd-creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. Much like the Dredd-verse, "Strontium Dog" is set in a distant post-apocalyptic future. After a nuclear war, strontium-90 pollutes the landscape, causing genetic mutations. These mutants are outcasts (shades of "X-men"), with very few rights. Their only option to get ahead is bounty hunting, becoming Strontium Dogs.

The protagonist of this series is Johnny Alpha, whose mutation allows him to see through anything, including into people's minds. His partner is Wulf, a normal person with great strength and a stereotypical Scandanavian accent. Also in tow is a creature known as the Gronk, an alien with great healing abilities, very little physical courage, and a penchant for speaking like Jar Jar Binks.

While Johnny Alpha's world is not quite the biting satire that Judge Dredd is, it is an action-packed one. First, Johnny and his group are taken captive by a savage warrior race. Then, while on the trail of a rogue strontium dog, Johnny and his gang must fight their way through a hell-like dimension. Finally, Johnny travels back in time to capture that arch-fiend, Adolph Hitler.

This volume is a nice action-packed romp. If you like Judge Dredd, you'll like this.

The 2007 version of this book is measurably thicker than this 2004 version. I wish the Tax law reflected that! Our office thinks this book should be titled Tax Opinions not Tax Facts, as there are so many disclaimers stating this is just our opinion. Still, a valuable reference for many.

of her bachelor brothers series. it was funny, romantic and just good fun to read. hope you all enjoy it as much as i did!

Of all of Wagner's operas Tristan und Isolde uses the most symbolism and imagery. While it is true that the music is the primary means Wagner uses to convey the meaning of the opera, it is recommended in he case of Tristan und Isolde, to familiar with the libretto so when viewing the opera you will be able to concentrate on the music with conveys the works' true essence. The translation here uses proper english and a literal translation of the orginal german.

Altho' this book was originally published quite awhile ago, with the amazing resurgence of game shows, the tips outlined in it are still valid and potentially lucrative.

For anyone interested in making it through the screening process...and getting to the point of actually becoming a contestant on a game show, this book provides some solid information from someone who speaks from experience, as a TV game show winner himself.

Excellent CD. Keeps the info on the Ennearam and Myers Briggs very simple and understandable. Perfect for someone who is a beginner or new to the Enneagram and wants to understand the simplicity of the system.

I found this book to be very emotional. I really enjoyed it! The heorine is strong and the hero magnetic. The plot is well thought out and keeps you interested throughtout the story.

Unusual that in this story the Duke of Tynmouth was not all that nice. I didn't think I would ever warm up to him but the sweet Honora shows him that women can be loving, intelligent and caring (and not just in bed). The Duke was spoiled by all the adulation that men and women sent his way and meeting an unspoiled, unimpressed young woman threw him. The villianous Aunt Ailene was an intriguing character who eventually got her due.

A quick fun read. I love to read a Cartland for a quick uplifting story.

Interesting mix of material from the general and anecdotal to the specialised and academic.

16 essays and texts including:

Paul Dukas - The Influence of Wagner
Max Leroy - The 1st French friends of Wagner
A Duibisson - Wagner and his French editor
A Coeuroy - Notes on the French Wagnerian novel
E Dujardin - Summary of La Revue Wagnerienne
A Jullien - The opening of Tannhauser.

Lots of quirky bits of info you don't normally hear about. Dull in parts, gripping elsewhere; depends what you're after!

This book provides an excellent one-volume treatment of most of the major aspects of Wagner's work, and the influence he had and continues to have. The essays are by recognized authorities, and provide a generally balanced view. Particularly good is the essay on his complicated attitude towards Judaism, and the several essays which deal with his influence outside of the strictly musical sphere. The only thing missing is a biographical overview. For one who is interested in having more information about Wagner than what is available in Grove or Grout, this book, along with Gutman's biography, will provide a very fine introduction to Wagner.